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Sep 27, 2024
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GEOG 411 - GIS Programming Description: Customization and automation of geographic information systems (GIS) software using programming in the Python language. Previous programming experience is helpful, but not required.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: GEOG 303.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain how automation through computer programming makes GIS easier, faster, and more accurate.
- Use fundamental constructs of computer programming, such as variables, loops, counters, decision trees, and functions.
- Write programs that automate GIS data processing tasks
- Write programs that read and modify GIS databases
- Write programs that perform analysis with grid-based GIS datasets (i.e., rasters).
- Write programs that create GIS datasets from text-based files (such as spreadsheets or GPS files)
- Explain how Python and other languages could be used to customize the look and feel of a GIS program, and the benefits this would bring.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 11/2/17
Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations: Spring Locations: Ellensburg
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